How to Apply 

To apply for the British Keelboat Academy, you need to be aged between 18-24 years old during the squad year (i.e. born after 31/12/1990).

You need to have a British passport and be available to train and race on the south coast. You need to be able to pay the squad fee (£350) which helps pay for the training weekends, boats, coaches, lecture rooms, clothing, accommodation, food, etc.

To race at a high level, sailors need to be physically and mentally fit. The programmes include fitness sessions aiming at improving your personal fitness; please contact us if you think this could be an issue.

The BKA applications open 26^th September 2014 and end on the 3^rd November 2014. Click here to open the Application Form. Once you’ve submitted your application, you need to send us a copy of your sailing CV including profile picture and covering email to admin@britishkeelboatacademy.org

You will be notified about your application by the 14^th November 2014. If you successful, you will need to pay your BKA squad fee (£350) by the 21^st November 2014. Please check the BKA training dates and make sure you are available. If you have any concerns regarding other race dates, please contact us.

The full selection criteria.